Prepare against Zoran Desic
Serbia · World #34,724 classical · FIDE ID 930954
Our database contains 37 games by Zoran Desic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoran Desic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran Desic before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,960 | 2,131 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 2,055 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 2,038 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 29.7% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran Desic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran Desic's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Desic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Desic usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Desic usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Zoran Desic's chess games
All 37 games by Zoran Desic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Branislav Rajkovic | 2,179 | chT3-SRB East | B77 |
| Oct 2016 | Vladica Simic | 2,079 | chT3-SRB East CS | A16 |
| Oct 2015 | Bojan Celenkovic | 2,072 | chT3-SRB East | C88 |
| Oct 2016 | Milan Z Lazic | 2,039 | chT3-SRB East CS | B07 |
| Oct 2017 | Stevan Radakovic | 2,025 | chT3-SRB East | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-SRB East | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,976 |
| ch-Paracin | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open B | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
| chT3-SRB East CS | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,061 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,155 |
| chB-Branicevo Region 1st | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,973 |
| chT-SRB2 | 2008 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran Desic's chess games?
37 games by Zoran Desic, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Zoran Desic has played.
What does Zoran Desic play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Zoran Desic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran Desic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Zoran Desic play as White?
As White, Zoran Desic's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran Desic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran Desic most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Zoran Desic's FIDE rating?
Zoran Desic is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Zoran Desic played?
Our database contains 37 games by Zoran Desic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran Desic?
37 games by Zoran Desic reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.